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As a passionate educator, I am dedicated to supporting my students, learning from my colleagues, and sharing what truly works in the classroom. I have experience teaching a variety of high school social studies courses, including AP U.S. Government and Politics, American Government (both Honors and Regular), Economics with Financial Literacy (Honors), and World History Honors. Through these diverse subjects, I've developed a deep understanding of how to engage students with complex material while fostering critical thinking and a love of learning. I'm always seeking new strategies and resources to enhance my teaching and make a positive impact on my students' educational journeys.
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Federalist 10 vs. Brutus 1 | Readings & Comparisons | No-Prep HW or CW
Do your AP Gov students understand the themes behind Federalist No. 10 and Brutus No. 1? Can they tell you the difference between Madison and Yate's arguments? Federalist No. 10 and Brutus No. 1 are usually the first two foundational documents that students must grapple with when beginning the AP US Government and Politics course. This easy, no-stress reading assignment will help your students understand the basic arguments and themes behind the essential documents. The 10 comprehension que
9th - 12th
Civics, Government, Social Studies
Also included in:Â AP Government & Politics Resources | Growing Bundle!
Foundational Documents / Required Supreme Court Cases REVIEW | AP Gov & Pol
Need a quick and easy no-prep review for AP Government & Politics? This distance learning matching review activity helps students review all nine foundational documents and all fourteen required supreme court cases. Students must match the document to the description, and then explain how they might use that document in an FRQ. Then, students match each court case with a brief description and a constitutional principle, and then also explain how it might be used in an FRQ. This activity is PER
9th - 12th
Civics, Government
Also included in:Â AP Government & Politics Resources | Growing Bundle!
1st, 2nd, 4th, & 8th Amendment Stations | Balancing Liberty & Safety | AP Gov
How does the government balance public safety with our individual freedoms? How have the Bill of Rights been selectively incorporated through the fourteenth amendment? This group stations activity can help your students bring the amendments alive and help them answer those very questions. This activity is perfect for introducing or reviewing topics 3.4-3.7 of AP Government and Politics, but can also be used in an honors or regular government classroom as well. The included readings go over freed
9th - 12th
Civics, Government, Social Studies
CCSS
RH.9-10.4
Also included in:Â AP Government & Politics Resources | Growing Bundle!
US Constitution Analysis Packet | Summer Assignment | AP Gov
Whether you are teaching AP US Government and Politics or regular/honors American Government, your students must know the Constitution like the back of their hand. This packet guides your students as they read through our nations foundational document, using a combination of guided questions and fillable charts to ensure that they understand what they are reading. When students begin the year with a deep understanding of American federalism, checks and balances, and the powers of each branch, i
9th - 12th
Civics, Government, U.S. History
Also included in:Â AP Government & Politics Resources | Growing Bundle!
Unit 2 Interactions Between the Branches Notetaking Guide | AP Gov & Pol
AP US Government & Politics Review / Study Guide / Notetaking GuideThis review guide is a perfect handout for the end of the unit, end of the semester, or end of the year. It was created as an overview of the entire unit, including all three branches of government ( & the bureaucracy!) Give this to students to study for an in-class unit test or the final AP test. It can be used as an in-class assignment or used as homework. You might even give this to students at the start of the unit so that
9th - 12th
Government, Other (Social Studies), U.S. History
Also included in:Â AP Government & Politics Resources | Growing Bundle!
Federalist 51, 70, & 78 | Readings & Comparisons | No-Prep HW or CW
Do your AP Gov students understand the themes behind Federalist No. 51, Federalist 70, and Federalist 78? Can they compare the similarities and differences between Madison and Hamilton's arguments? Can they compare the themes of these essays to contemporary issues? Federalist papers 51, 70, and 78 are three essential foundational documents in the AP US Government and Politics course. Madison sets up the fundamental ideas of checks and balances and the separation of powers, and Hamilton goes
9th - 12th
Civics, Government, U.S. History
Also included in:Â AP Government & Politics Resources | Growing Bundle!
AP Gov Holiday Activity | Required Supreme Court Case Review!
Bring Supreme Court case review to life with this engaging, low-prep activity that blends content mastery with festive fun! Assign one of the required Supreme Court cases to each student as well as access to either their textbook, notes, or the internet in order to contribute to research their case. Working individually or in pairs, have students label their ornaments to summarize key information about their assigned case, (facts, issue, holding, reason, decision, and opinion) which can then be
9th - 12th
Civics, Government, Other (Social Studies)
Also included in:Â AP Government & Politics Resources | Growing Bundle!
Economic Systems & Goals | Research Assignment | No Prep!
This mini-research project has students research the economic activity of a country of their choosing (or one that you assign for them.) They must find basic information about the country (which I suggest https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/ for) to begin with. Then they must analyze the information to determine what kind of economic system (market, command, mixed) the country has. Finally, students must evaluate how well the country is meeting the six major economic goals (stability, growth
6th - 12th
Civics, Economics
CCSS
RH.9-10.7
Unit 4 American Political Ideologies & Beliefs Notetaking Guide | AP Gov & Pol
AP US Government & Politics Review / Study Guide / Notetaking GuideThis review guide is a perfect handout for the end of the unit, end of the semester, or end of the year. It was created as an overview of the entire unit, taking students through everything from political socialization to public opinion polling. Give this to students to study for an in-class unit test or the final AP test. It can be used as an in-class assignment or used as homework. You might even give this to students at the s
9th - 12th
Civics, Elections - Voting, Government
Also included in:Â AP Government & Politics Resources | Growing Bundle!
First Amendment Lesson | US Government & Politics
In this product you will receive everything you need to teach your students about the first amendment of the Constitution: A full, editable PowerPoint presentation on freedom of speech, freedom of the press, the establishment clause, the free exercise clause, freedom to assemble, and the freedom to petition the governmentA five-page guided notes handout for students to fill out as you walk them through the PowerPointPerfect for English Language Learners (ELLs) and/or students who struggle to wri
9th - 12th
Civics, Government, Other (Social Studies)
Also included in:Â AP Government & Politics Resources | Growing Bundle!
Unit 5 Political Participation Notetaking or Review Guide | AP Gov & Pol
AP US Government & Politics Review / Study Guide / Notetaking GuideThis review guide is a perfect handout for the end of the unit, end of the semester, or end of the year. It was created as an overview of the entire unit, taking students through everything from voting models to the iron triangle. Give this to students to study for an in-class unit test or the final AP test. It can be used as an in-class assignment or used as homework. You might even give this to students at the start of the uni
9th - 12th
Civics, Elections - Voting, Government
Also included in:Â AP Government & Politics Resources | Growing Bundle!
Early Cold War FULL LESSON PLAN | PowerPoint & Primary Source | No-Prep!
This full lesson plan includes everything you need for a no-prep lesson on the beginning of the Cold War! This lesson includes a full, easy-to-read PowerPoint, instructions for a foldable, and a real CIA handout for students to analyze. Students learn about the beginning of the Cold War and create a foldable based on five major events: the Truman Doctrine, the Marshall Plan, the Berlin Airlift, the creation of NATO, and the Korean War. Afterwards, students look at a real (snippet of a) CIA docu
8th - 11th
Social Studies, U.S. History, World History
Also included in:Â US History FULL LESSON PLANS Bundle
Unit 1 Foundations of Government Notetaking Guide | AP Gov & Pol
AP US Government & Politics Review / Study Guide / Notetaking GuideThis review guide is a perfect handout for the end of the unit, end of the semester, or end of the year. It was created as an overview of the entire unit, from the ideals of American democracy to the failures of the Articles of Confederation, to American-style federalism. Give this to students to study for an in-class unit test or the final AP test. It can be used as an in-class assignment or used as homework. You might even gi
9th - 12th
Civics, Government, U.S. History
Also included in:Â AP Government & Politics Resources | Growing Bundle!
Unit 3 Civil Liberties & Civil Rights Notetaking Guide | AP Gov & Pol
AP US Government & Politics Review / Study Guide / Notetaking GuideThis review guide is a perfect handout for the end of the unit, end of the semester, or end of the year. It was created as an overview of the entire unit, taking students through the Bill of Rights, the differences between liberties and rights, and tons of Supreme Court cases. Give this to students to study for an in-class unit test or the final AP test. It can be used as an in-class assignment or used as homework. You might eve
9th - 12th
Civics, Government, Other (Social Studies)
Also included in:Â AP Government & Politics Resources | Growing Bundle!
Spent | Living Paycheck to Paycheck | Simulation Activity
This worksheet is meant to accompany the free to play online game, Spent. In the game, students budget, make tough decisions, and learn about both personal and societal responsibility. Do you have what it takes to make it a month with just $1000? Students love playing through this game, sometimes again and again. This worksheet includes instructions on how to play, as well as reflection questions to keep them thinking while playing. Spent was created by namesforachange.org to educate students
6th - 12th
Economics
The Age of Exploration & the Myths of Columbus | Google Slides Presentation
A simple, fully-editable Google Slides Presentation to introduce your students to the Age of Exploration. It goes over the following information: Why did Europe want to explore the world?What technology made exploration possible?Who were the major countries in the age of exploration?Did Christopher Columbus really do all the things that we associate him with?Who was the first European to step foot in America?What happened to the Natives that were "discovered"?Why didn't Natives spread disease to
7th - 10th
European History, U.S. History, World History
Bureaucracy Reading Comprehension Activity| No-Prep HW or CW | AP Gov
Need help showing students exactly what the bureaucracy does? This reading takes an excerpt from Michael Lewis' ( Moneyball, The Big Short, The Blind Side) The Fifth Risk. It takes readers in-depth into the actions and structure of the bureaucratic system by talking directly to the people who work in it. This worksheet also includes reading checks and after-reading comprehension questions to ensure that students understand what they are reading. Includes a printable version to handout as well
10th - 12th, Higher Education
Government, Social Studies
Also included in:Â AP Government & Politics Resources | Growing Bundle!
Renaissance and Reformation Google Slides Presentation
Simple and sweet fully editable Google Slides Presentation on the causes of the Renaissance and Reformation. 22 slides total. First 5 can be seen in the preview.
7th - 10th
European History, Social Studies, World History
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About the store
Experience
As a passionate educator, I am dedicated to supporting my students, learning from my colleagues, and sharing what truly works in the classroom. I have experience teaching a variety of high school social studies courses, including AP U.S. Government and Politics, American Government (both Honors and Regular), Economics with Financial Literacy (Honors), and World History Honors. Through these diverse subjects, I've developed a deep understanding of how to engage students with complex material while fostering critical thinking and a love of learning. I'm always seeking new strategies and resources to enhance my teaching and make a positive impact on my students' educational journeys.
Teaching style
My teaching style is always evolving as I learn from other educators, administrators, and even students themselves. The core of my approach is that every lesson, activity, and assessment is centered around the needs of the students. I believe in empowering students to take the lead in their learning, even though I know that can be challenging at times. My lesson plans are designed to encourage student independence, allowing me to focus on providing individualized support to those who need it.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Best Use of Technology 2020 - 2021
Teacher of the Year 2023 - 2024
My own education history
I earned my M.A. in Secondary Social Studies Education from the University of South Florida in 2020, building on a strong foundation in Political Science that I gained during my B.A. studies at USF, which I completed in 2018. This academic background has shaped my teaching philosophy and approach, allowing me to bring a well-rounded, research-driven perspective to my classroom.
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